Lexus ES: Noise Occurs from V-ribbed Belt or Generator Assembly
PROCEDURE
| 1. | CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM |
(a) Confirm the problem symptom.
| Symptom | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Noise occurs from V-ribbed belt. | A |
| Noise occurs from generator assembly. | B |
| B | .gif) | GO TO STEP 6 |
|
.gif)
| 2. | CHECK V-RIBBED BELT FOR WEAR |
(a) Check the V-ribbed belt for wear or damage.
OK:
The V-ribbed belt is not worn or damaged.
| NG | | REPLACE V-RIBBED BELT |
|
| 3. | CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH FOR WEAR |
(a) Check the generator pulley with clutch grooves for wear or damage.
OK:
The generator pulley with clutch grooves are not worn or damaged.
| NG | | REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH |
|
| 4. | CHECK FOR NOISE WHILE CLUTCH PULLEY IS OPERATING |
(a) Start the engine and check the generator pulley with clutch for looseness.
OK:
The generator pulley with clutch is not loose.
| NG | | TIGHTEN GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH TO SPECIFIED TORQUE |
|
| 5. | INSPECT GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (UNIT INSPECTION) |
(a) Remove the generator assembly.
Click here .gif)
(b) Check the installation condition of the generator pulley cap.
OK:
The generator pulley cap is not loose or missing.
(c) Check for forming of particles due to friction (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).
OK:
There are no large amounts of particles (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).
(d) Check the generator pulley with clutch for misalignment (interference with the generator assembly).
OK:
The generator pulley with clutch is not misaligned (no interference with the generator assembly).
| (e) Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and check for noise. OK: Noise does not occur when turned in either direction. |
|
(f) Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and visually check for runout.
OK:
The generator pulley with clutch does not have runout.
(g) Inspect generator pulley with clutch.
Click here
| OK | | INSPECT PULLEY OTHER THAN GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PULLEY |
| NG | | REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH |
| 6. | CHECK FOR NOISE WHEN ROTOR IS TURNING FREELY |
(a) Perform a road test and check that noise does not occur when decelerating.
OK:
Noise does not occur.
(b) Stop the engine and check that generator pulley with clutch noise does not occur as the engine stops.
OK:
Noise does not occur.
| NG | | REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH |
|
| 7. | CHECK ENGAGEMENT OF GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH |
(a) Inspect generator pulley with clutch.
Click here
| OK | | REPAIR OR REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY |
| NG | | REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH |
READ NEXT:
Charging Failure
PROCEDURE 1. CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION) (a) Start the engine and visually check that the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly is operating.
Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message (P161A87)
DESCRIPTION The ECM communicates with the generator assembly via LIN communication. If a LIN communication error is detected, the ECM stores this DTC. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condi
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION:
To prevent injury due to contact with an operating V-ribbed belt or cooling fan, keep your hands and clothing away from the V-ribbed belt and
SEE MORE:
Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during fuel pump with filter assembly removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedures After Parts Re
Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS CUSTOMIZE SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM HINT: The following items can be customized. NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
When troubleshooti
